One of the biggest differences I see between entrepreneurs and most people is how we approach risk. While many contract into fear, constantly worrying about what could go wrong, entrepreneurs acknowledge the risks but tend to focus more on what could go right. Most...
Top Five Blogs of 2024
As we head into 2025, I’d like to highlight five blogs that stood out as moments of interest, learning, and reflection in 2024: The Rebel in Me Back in September, I had the privilege of sitting down with Rich Roll on his podcast. Rich is an excellent interviewer, with...
John’s Must-Reads: Holiday Edition
With the holidays around the corner, I’d like to share ten books I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend. Whether you’re looking for a new book to read this holiday season or are looking for a great gift for someone on your list this year, I think there’s...
John’s Stance on Labor Unions
This fall, I had an interesting conversation with Michael Moynihan on Bari Weiss’s Honestly podcast. One topic we discussed is sometimes considered controversial and has sparked negativity in the past: labor unions. I want to use this as an opportunity to clarify a...
John’s Must-Reads: Fall 2024 Edition
Looking for compelling reads to dive into this fall? Sharing three books that I have read recently and really enjoyed: I Feel Love: MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World by Rachel Nuwer As I share in The Whole Story, I support the use of psychedelics...
The Rebel in Me
I often talk about my relationship with my father, Bill Mackey. He was my best man at my wedding, an original investor in Whole Foods Market, a long-time board member, and my greatest mentor in business. In my new book The Whole Story, I talk in detail about our close...
John’s Journey to Whole Foods, Plant-Based Living
I often share my story of becoming a vegetarian and later transitioning to an ethical vegan lifestyle. However, there's an important chapter I don’t often discuss—the step towards adopting a whole foods, plant-based (WFPB) diet. To take you back to the beginning, I...
John’s Tips for Maintaining Brain Health
Now that I’m in my 70s, brain health is something I’ve become increasingly more interested in. Maintaining brain health is crucial for overall health and well-being, physically, mentally, and emotionally, and by adopting healthy lifestyle habits, we can support and...
The Benefits of Long-Distance Hiking
Long-distance hiking is a great passion of mine. Although I have enjoyed hiking for the majority of my adult life, I developed my passion for long-distance, ultralight after thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2002. Since then, I have hiked the Appalachian and...
John’s Must-Reads: Summer 2024 Edition
Sharing a few of my favorite books I’ve been reading this summer: The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America’s Banana King by Rich Cohen This story chronicles the extraordinary life of Samuel Zemurray, a Russian immigrant who became a powerful figure...
Whole Foods Annual Gathering 2024
This month I attended the Whole Foods Annual Gathering and was inducted into the Whole Foods Hall of Fame. I knew I was going to be honored at the event, but I could not have imagined how deep the honor would be and how much incredible love would come my way! This...
A Morning with John
People often ask me about my spiritual practices and morning routine. Over the years, I've crafted a routine that sets a positive, productive tone for my day, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Here's a glimpse into my mornings: Spiritual Readings I wake up...